Mid-Atlantic

Upscale Demand Boosts Rent Growth in Richmond

After trailing the U.S. average throughout the current cycle, the metro’s rent growth reached 2.6 percent as of December, bucking the national trend during 2017’s fourth quarter.

LIVEbe Tapped to Manage MD Luxury Apartments

The company will employ ambassadors to provide customer service to residents of The Bowen, a LEED Silver-certified community in Bowie.

Hunt Mortgage Arranges $5M for Philadelphia Asset

The firm arranged for a seven-year fixed rate loan on behalf of MM Equity Partners Philly for the acquisition of the 30-unit Reach Lofts.

On the Market: 5 Interesting Listings for the Week of 2/26

This week’s listings include a former hotel in Kansas City and an asset located near Arizona State University in Tempe.

Energesco Provides LED Upgrades for MD Communities

Working on behalf of Federal Capital Partners, the exterior LED-light upgrade projects are expected to reduce annual electricity expenses by more than $25,000.

MRP Realty Nabs 400-Unit NoVa Community

Walker & Dunlop has facilitated the sale and financing of the multifamily property located in Alexandria, Va., close to the Van Dorn Street Metro station.

Southern Land Updates $300M Philly Plan

Slated to be the city’s tallest residential only building, The Laurel will feature 54 condos, and long- and short-term units with separate lobbies and entrances.

Aimco Acquires $160M VA Community

Bent Tree is located in Fairfax County, 25 miles west of downtown Washington, D.C. The property features 758 one-, two- and three-bedroom units.

Meridian Parkside, at 1400 Summit Lane

Walker & Dunlop Secures $34M HUD Loan for VA Community

Dwight Dunton III of Bonaventure Realty Group and Philip Roper III bought Meridian Parkside in 2016. The financing will be used to pay off a portion of the ownership’s assumed debt.

Beachwold Sells 2 MD Properties

Greysteel facilitated the deal for Largo Center and Vistas at Lake Largo, both located in Upper Marlboro.